Vernon R. ‘Ray’ Jenkins, 91, devoted Gideon’s member who served 31 years with US Navy

Vernon R. “Ray” Jenkins, of Williamsburg, died peacefully on Sept. 6, 2015, at the age of 91.

A native of Richmond, Mr. Jenkins retired from the U.S. Navy after 31 years of service. Mr. Jenkins was a devoted member of the Gideon’s International – Williamsburg (Camp). He was a former member of the Great Bridge Baptist Church and taught there for 22 years. For the past seven years he was a member of Walnut Hills Baptist Church in Williamsburg.